Financing of scientific research projects at the University of Defence by Knežević Milena, Trifunović Dragana, Đukić Slobodan

“…Accordingly, the central hypothesis of the paper is that knowledge and application of project management principles, along with compliance with relevant procedures, regulations, and the chart of accounts, directly influence the efficient utilization of financial resources allocated for scientific research projects at the University of Defence. …”
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Dietary macronutrient composition and partial soybean meal replacement with slow-release urea: Effects on performance, digestibility, rumen fermentation, and nitrogen metabolism in... by M. Sadeghi, E. Ghasemi, R. Sadeghi, F. Hashemzadeh, A. Kahyani, S. Kalantari-Dehaghi, F. Ahmadi, M.H. Ghaffari

“…ABSTRACT: A 2 × 2 factorial arrangement of treatments was used to investigate the interactive effects of dietary macronutrient composition (high-starch, low-fat, low-fiber [HsLFF] diet or low-starch, high-fat, high-fiber [LsHFF] diet) and N source (soybean meal [SBM] or partially replaced by slow-release urea [SRU]) on lactation performance, rumen fermentation, N utilization efficiency, nutrient digestibility, blood metabolites, and feeding behavior in cows. …”
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In situ generated diphenylphosphine-chelated imidazo[1,5-a]pyridin-3-ylidene nickel(0) catalysts for highly efficient acrylate synthesis from ethylene and CO2 by Changmuk Kang, Seyong Kim, Woosong Han, Huijeong Ryu, Wooyong Seong, Jiyun Kim, Da-Ae Park, Seongwook Park, Kyungho Park, Hyun Min Park, Hyun Tae Kim, Chang Hee Lee, Sukwon Hong

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Intra-day dispatch method via deep reinforcement learning based on pre-training and expert knowledge by Yanbo Chen, Qintao Du, Huayu Dong, Tao Huang, Jiahao Ma, Zitao Xu, Zhihao Wang

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Distribution of Operating Costs Along the Value Chain of an Open-Pit Copper Mine by Hervé Losaladjome Mboyo, Bingjie Huo, François K. Mulenga, Pieride Mabe Fogang, Jimmy Kalenga Kaunde Kasongo

“…The study also highlighted several opportunities for cost reduction and enhanced mining sustainability through strategies such as energy consumption optimization, the use of alternative energy sources, and optimized blast design. Finally, valuable insights aimed at promoting sustainable resource utilization, improved cost efficiency, and data-driven decision-making in mining operations are offered to mine planners and operators. …”
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Ensuring the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Joint Clinical Assessment in National HTA Decision-Making: Insights from the 2024 CIRS Multi-Stakeholder Workshop by Ting Wang, Neil McAuslane

“…To enhance the efficiency of the JCA process, a list of metrics is recommended for continuous improvement, as well as establishing training programs to strengthen member states’ capabilities, fostering open dialog for sharing technology-specific insights, and creating open-source tools to support companies. …”
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DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT: prospects and challenges by Inhye Jin, Jonathan A. Tangsrivimol, Jonathan A. Tangsrivimol, Erfan Darzi, Hafeez Ul Hassan Virk, Zhen Wang, Zhen Wang, Jan Egger, Sean Hacking, Benjamin S. Glicksberg, Markus Strauss, Markus Strauss, Chayakrit Krittanawong

“…DeepSeek has introduced its recent model DeepSeek-R1, showing divergence from OpenAI’s ChatGPT, suggesting an open-source alternative to users. This paper analyzes the architecture of DeepSeek-R1, mainly adopting rule-based reinforcement learning (RL) without preliminary supervised fine-tuning (SFT), which has shown better efficiency. …”
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Artificial intelligence prediction the desirable moisture content of dried oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) for enhancing the cellulase-assisted extraction efficiency by Nguyen Thi Ngoc Giang, Nguyen Duy Tan, Ho Thi Ngan Ha, Dao Van Thanh, Le Thi Thuy Diem, Tran Van Khai, Le Thi Diem Mi, Diep Kim Quyen

“…Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor-caju) presents high nutritional values and substantial potential as a raw material widely utilized in food production, especially its extract form. …”
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Microgrid Energy Management Considering Energy Storage Degradation Cost by Yiming Zhao, Hongrui Li, Changsheng Wan, Dong Du, Bo Chen

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Research on Unified Energy Efficiency Evaluation Method for Heat Pump and Electric Water Heater Based on Dynamic Water Usage Mode^☆ by XIA Yujuan, CHEN Haihong, QI Xin, LIN Haoxin, WU Xiaoli, SHI Liming

“…In response to the problem of inconsistent energy efficiency evaluation indicators between air source heat pumps and storage type electric water heaters in China, this study proposes a unified energy efficiency evaluation method based on 24-hour dynamic water use tests. …”
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Evaluation of the life cycle sustainability of a wastewater treatment plant using the eco-efficiency index for optimizing the energy-economy-environment nexus by Sadegh Alizadeh, Michael Carbajales-Dale

“…The scenarios are based on the electricity sources and sludge management systems of the WWTP. …”
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Surface display of eugenol oxidase and dioxygenase complex as a sustainable biocatalyst for efficient bioconversion of lignin-derived 4-n-propylguaiacol to vanillin by Yongqing Tian, Yige Yang, Minmin Ni, Jing Wo

“…However, the yield from vanilla pods is insufficient to meet market demand, and chemically synthesized vanillin not only encounters limitations in its application within the food and pharmaceutical industries but also needs to address environmental concerns and unsustainable raw material sources. Hence, it is imperative to explore alternative approaches to develop an efficient and cost-effective green vanillin. …”
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Harnessing Environmental Yeasts—<i>Pichia kudriavzevii</i> Strain ZMUM_K002: The Quest for Isolates with Properties for Efficient Biotechnological Applications by Tadeja Vajdič, Marjanca Starčič Erjavec

“…Antifungal susceptibility, particularly fluconazole susceptibility, was assessed, and the strain’s biotechnological potential by comparing its ability to utilize low-cost carbon sources, including SCG, with a natural isolate of <i>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</i> (strain ZMUM_K003) was assessed. …”
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Efficient stabilizing agent-free synthesis of gold nanoparticles via square-wave pulse deposition for enhanced catalytic performance in ethanol electrooxidation by Setia Budi, Aulia Siti Pathoni, Annisa Auliya, Suci Winarsih, Mohammad Hamzah Fauzi, Yusmaniar, Babay Asih Suliasih, Hilman Syafei

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The responses of vegetation water use efficiency to biomass density and CO2 balance in dryland of Central Asia during 21st century by Alphonse Kayiranga, Xi Chen, Xuexi Ma, Dative Ingabire, Tie Liu, Yaoming Li, Emeka Edwin Igboeli, Eldiiar Duulatov, Hubert Hirwa, Clement Nzabanita, Ping Hu

“…The results showed also that during 2000–2023, the total biomass density and total C. stocks of the CA desert ecosystems were amounted to 5.52 ± 1.19 Gt and 3.12 ± 0.88 Pg C with 0.044 Pg C and 0.218 Pg C the actual total C. sources and C. sinks, respectively. Among the desert plants’ water fluxes, water use efficiency at canopy conductance (iWUE) showed a significant impact on C. stocks (R2 = 0.57) compared to desert ecosystem water use efficiency (vWUE) and water use efficiency at plant respiration (tWUE). …”
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Hybrid energy harvesting using piezoelectric footsteps and solar panels to ensure clarity by O. Hussein, Waleed K．S．Al-jumaili, Faiz F．Mustafa, Esraa Al−Ali, Marwa A Mohammed

“…The DC-to-DC appliance eliminates the complexities associated with battery charging and inverter conversion, resulting in 100 % efficiency in power transmission from its source.…”
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Analysis of chemical fertilizer application efficiency by cotton farmers and its influence factors an empirical study based on peasant household survey in Shache County by Yan Lu, Ma Huilan

“…Low chemical fertilizer application efficiency not only lead to cotton production cost increase and constrain cotton per unit area yield, but also may cause agricultural non-point source pollution, because excessive use of chemical fertilizers damage inevitably the environment and resources which are vital for agricultural development. …”
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UAV launch methods by Oleksandr Dobrodomov, Vladyslav Proroka, Oleksii Kulyk

“…Energy sources for catapults can include elastic elements, compressed gas, or electromagnetic means. …”
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Exergy Analysis of an Alkaline Water Electrolysis System by Hamza Sethi, Muhammad Zulkefal, Asad Ayub

“…Many researchers have been working for the development of new clean and sustainable energy sources such as solar and wind energies. Hydrogen, being a clean fuel having very high calorific value, can be used as a storage medium for these renewable energy sources and can be used efficiently in fuel cells, as well as in combustion engines. …”
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Study on the hybrid energy storage for industrial park energy systems: Advantages, current status, and challenges by Guo Jiacheng, Peng Jinqing, Luo Yimo, Zou Bin, Luo Zhengyi

“…The application of a hybrid energy storage system can effectively solve the problem of low renewable energy utilization levels caused by a spatiotemporal mismatch between the energy source and load. …”
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